Lucio Fernandes

Global HSE Professional | MBA | PMP | NEBOSH | Masters EHS (PRL) | ISO 45001, 9001, 14001 Lead Auditor | Data Center | Renewable Energy | Power | Oil & Gas | Offshore | ESG

Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area

About

EXECUTIVE PROFILE International QHSE Executive with over 20 years of leadership experience driving safety, quality, environmental and operational excellence across renewable energy, offshore oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, and heavy industry. Experienced in leading multinational teams, developing enterprise-wide governance frameworks, transforming organizational culture, and supporting multi-billion-euro project portfolios across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Recognized for building high-performing teams, reducing operational risk, strengthening compliance, and aligning safety performance with business growth objectives. EXECUTIVE VALUE PROPOSITION • Led multinational teams of up to 35 direct reports and 250+ indirect personnel. • Supported projects across the EMEA region. • Managed annual QHSE budgets. • Reduced incident rates by up to 45% through leadership and culture transformation initiatives. • Directed ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification programs across 20+ sites. CORE EXECUTIVE COMPETENCIES Global Operations Leadership | QHSE Strategy | EHS Governance | Risk Management | Operational Excellence | Sustainability | Business Transformation | Organizational Development | Contractor Management | Audit & Compliance | Crisis Management | Business Continuity | AI-Enabled Process Improvement

Experience

  • EMEA Customer Projects EHS Specialist at Eaton
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Support EMEA customer project EHS strategy and governance. • Support regional EHS performance programs and executive reviews. • Manage project EHS leaders supporting major customer projects across multiple EMEA countries.

  • Europe Environmental Health Safety Specialist at GE Vernova
    Apr 2017 - Jul 2025 · 8 yrs 4 mos

    • Provided EHS leadership for large-scale wind energy projects across Europe. • Supported successful ISO 45001 certifications and audit programs. • Recognized through multiple internal performance awards. • Onsite EHS Coordination of Wind Farm Installation Projects (Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Serbia, Netherlands, Romania, Germany, Lithuania); • GE internal performance award for Sweden, Spain, and Portugal projects.

  • Global Environment, Health and Safety Manager at E.ON
    Oct 2015 - Nov 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Advised executive leadership on renewable energy HSE strategy. • Managed global HSE management systems and governance programs. • Led transition initiatives for updated ISO standards.

  • Health & Safety and Environment Advisor at Areva
    May 2015 - Aug 2015 · 4 mos

    Offshore daily support to Management and Service Teams activities: Permits to Work; Toolbox Talks; Job Safety Analysis; Incident Investigation; Development of Project Work Instructions. Main Achievements: Set of rotations completed without Recordable Incidents; Documented best practices, for future reference on critical Maintenance Operations; Delivered 30 sessions of Offshore Wind Safety Concepts;

  • Quality, Health & Safety, Physical Security and Environment In-Country Manager at Heerema Marine Contractors
    Oct 2012 - Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Established and led country-level QHSE organization. • Managed multidisciplinary quality, safety, and security teams. • Delivered award-winning performance on major offshore projects.